Monthly Archives: August 2011

            I have never had so many responses to stories as the numbers that came in concerning the looting, arson and violent attacks on our streets. I have done my best to keep up with the flow. I understand that some of you wish to discuss race and immigration issues. I have edited these for [...]

            Amidst all the UK turmoil on the streets, world markets have continued to plunge on the back of fears about banks, government debts, and slowing growth.           So far markets have believed the UK government’s oft stated intent to get the deficit down and to control its finances. The UK government can now [...]

             I am grateful for the big response to my request for comments on the looting and arson in our cities. Many of you want tougher policing, and have specified how.  A few have warned against reactions which damage the liberties of the rest of us, or undermine the tolerance and consent of British society [...]

                I am glad Parliament will meet again tomorrow, if only for a day. When I called for it to meet yesterday, I also sought assurances that we could discuss the economic situation as well as the wave of criminality. I am glad we will have a statement both on law and order and [...]

             Most of  us get our daily bread and milk from Tesco or Waitrose, Morrison, Asda or the Co-op. Just a few large chains provide most of our daily diet. Few people think of the organisation and activity that lies behind providing such a wide range of goods at competitive prices,  making sure it [...]

              “Told you so is not a policy”. I think the Uk is right to say that if Euroland wants to go ahead with a proper single country union to back up its single currency, we will not stand in the way. I just want us to use such a moment to get a [...]

              The riots cannot be ignored. It’s not a subject I have a ready answer for. I invite all who are interested in this topic to write in about what you think has caused them, and what the authorities should do about them. Libelling  the police or specified groups in society will not  be welcome. [...]

              The riots cannot be ignored. It’s not a subject I have a ready answer for. I invite all who are interested in this topic to write in about what you think has caused them, and what the authorities should do about them. Libelling  the police or specified groups in society will not  be welcome. [...]

              First, the good news. The Chancellor, published in the Telegraph this morning, states he will now produce an autumn policy to promote growth. This needs to include many of the ideas we have been discussing on this site to free the UK  economy to perform better.            Next the bad news. Looting and [...]